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Levon Gray features in documentary on knife crime in London

We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our former team members, Levon Gray, who worked as a Youth Development Worker on our SW!TCH team.Levon was recently featured in a powerful short film by European broadcaster ARTE, now available to watch on YouTube. The film, Re: London Knife Crime, follows Levon as he works with young people across...

5 days ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham launches new report highlighting local bowel cancer screening challenges

At the end of April, the Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham team launched a new report focusing on barriers to bowel cancer screening that they had identified within the borough. This builds on a review of the NHS Long Term Plan which acknowledge a need for a more tailored and community-focused approach to improve uptake.

5 days ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Building community and fighting isolation in Waltham Forest

Thanks to funding from Waltham Forest Council, our Families team are proud to be launching a new community-led befriending service for isolated and lonely adults in the borough. The service will run for an initial period of two years. In order to support approximately 200 people per year, our Families team will be recruiting a cadre of volunteer befrienders from...

1 month ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Sophia’s story: Launching local wellbeing sessions with heart and hustle

Thanks to funding from the Mayor of London’s MyEnds programme, our team have been working on the streets of Redbridge in and around Ilford Lane to develop a community-led response to issues of knife crime and youth violence that have been affecting neighbourhoods in the area.

1 month ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

LifeLine Projects launches Community Befriending Service to combat loneliness in Waltham Forest

LifeLine Projects launches Community Befriending Service to combat loneliness in Waltham Forest For immediate release Waltham Forest, London — April 2025 — LifeLine Projects, a local charity committed to improving the lives of individuals and families, is proud to announce the launch of a new Community Befriending Service in Waltham Forest, aimed at providing friendship and connection to adults facing...

2 months ago

SW!TCH Minds supporting mental health of young people in Barking and Dagenham

We’re proud to announce that LifeLine has begun delivering a new programme of mental health support for young people in Barking and Dagenham thanks to funding from Barking and Dagenham Council.

2 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Pauline’s story: a journey of support and empowerment

The One Stop programme is dedicated to improving the emotional and social wellbeing of individuals in Redbridge, particularly those facing mental health challenges. With support from Redbridge Council, the programme provides accessible, community-based mental health services to those in need. It reaches individuals struggling with common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, offering practical help and a supportive...

2 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Jo’s story: a journey of growth and leadership

Jo joined LifeLine’s SW!TCH programme at a pivotal moment in her life. When we first met Jo, she was quiet, withdrawn, and disengaged from activities. She had isolated herself in her bedroom and struggled to connect with her family. Her friendships were negatively influenced, and she had previously gone missing when she ran away from home with a friend. She...

3 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

LifeLine’s Families team to support mental health of Redbridge residents with new community-based approach

We are pleased to announce that our Families team will be supporting the mental health of people across communities in Redbridge thanks to funding from Redbridge Council. This support will take several forms, including a presence at key engagement hubs in the borough, a programme of group activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing, and one-to-one support from our trained...

3 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

John William Singleton, 1944–2025

It is with great sadness that LifeLine Projects announces the passing of the chair and founder of the LifeLine Group, John William Singleton,on 28th January 2025, at the age of 80.

4 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

FaithAction creating health champions in Birmingham

We’re proud to announce that our FaithAction team have been commissioned by the Public Health Division of Birmingham City Council to work with Sikh and Christian communities across the city to help alleviate health inequalities.

4 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Team Spotlights

Introducing Caroline, Maternal Health Coordinator

This month, we're talking with Caroline, who joined our Families team back in 2023 and has been the heart of our I'm Maternal Health Coordinator for LifeLine's Families team since June last year. My role is identify and engage parents in breastfeeding support, through networking and outreach activities, and to establish and develop a vibrant breastfeeding peer support network in...

4 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

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